Russia and China maintain a permanent dialogue on all aspects of bilateral strategic relations, said Sunday the Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov at a meeting with Chinese colleague van I.

«Today is a good opportunity to look at the state of bilateral relations, the implementation of the agreements reached by our leaders and, of course, to prepare for tomorrow’s meeting of foreign Ministers of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)», he added.

Lavrov said that contacts between Russia and China at various levels are very intense. «Last month you were in Moscow, then we met just recently in Astana. Our leaders also support a very, very regular and rich relations,» said Lavrov.

The Russian foreign Minister stressed that such active collaboration is necessary in today’s world. «As You rightly noted, the situation in the world requires constant attention, it is volatile and largely unpredictable,» Lavrov turned to Wang Yi.

«And we, of course, very important to do everything to the foundations of international law, the UN Charter remains the main tool of building relations between countries and peoples», — he added.

Lavrov arrived on Sunday in Beijing to participate in the meeting of foreign Ministers of BRICS. The foreign Ministers of the «five» will exchange views on issues on the international agenda, including situation in Syria and Afghanistan.